Virginia SAR President Michael Weyler has proclaimed the Virginia Society's theme will be "Virginia in 1775" as the year 2025 is the 250th anniversary of many Revolutionary War events in Virginia. Join us in commemorating these important historical observances and events that led to America's Independence.
Visit the Virginia SAR calendar for more details.
| Event |
Location |
Commemoration Date |
Actual Date(s) |
Status |
Host Chapter |
| 1. Patrick Henry's Speech |
Richmond
(St. John's Church) |
Sunday,
Mar 16, 2025 |
Mar 23,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Richmond |
| 2. Gunpowder Incident |
Williamsburg |
Saturday,
May 3, 2025 |
Apr 21,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Williamsburg |
| 3. The Beeline March (2nd Continental Congress) |
Winchester |
Saturday,
Jul 26, 2025 |
Jul 17,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Col. James Wood II |
| 4. Culpeper Minutemen |
Culpeper |
Saturday–Sunday,
Oct 25–26, 2025 |
Aug 19,
1775 |
State Designated,
Virginia SAR Event |
Culpeper Minute Men |
| 5. Battle of Hampton |
Hampton |
Sunday,
Oct 26, 2025 |
Oct 26,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Thomas Nelson Jr.
(Culpeper Minute Men) |
| 6. Skirmish at Kemp's Landing |
Virginia Beach |
Saturday,
Nov 15, 2025 |
Nov 15,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Norfolk |
| 7. Battle of Great Bridge |
Chesapeake |
Saturday,
Dec 6, 2025 |
Dec 9,
1775
|
State Sponsored,
National Event |
Great Bridge |
Road to Virginia's Independence Medal
 The Virginia SAR Awards Committee is pleased to announce a new medal for SAR/DAR/C.A.R. members who attend the ceremonies commemorating the 250th anniversary of events leading to Lord Dunmore's departure from Virginia.
Participation in these events also supports the Presidential Initiatives on Virginia SAR's supplemental Americanism report.
The ‘Road to Virginia’s Independence’ medal – will be awarded to those members of SAR/DAR/C.A.R. who attend all six of the Dunmore-related events. These events are:
- Gunpowder Incident in Williamsburg, May 2025
- Skirmish at Hampton, October 2025
- Skirmish at Kemp’s Landing, November 2025
- Battle of Great Bridge, December 2025
- Burning of Norfolk, January 2026
- Battle of Cricket Hill & Gwynn’s Island, July 2026
Details on Eligibility
- For those members attending the events during the 250th anniversary of each, a bar indicating the 250th anniversary will be attached to the drape. Presentation of these awards will be planned for the Virginia SAR’s semi-annual conference in 2026.
- For those attending some or all of these events following their 250th anniversary, they will receive the medal without the 250th anniversary bar.
Compatriots wishing to earn this medal must register on the sign-in sheets at each of the events.
Questions? Contact Dr. Kenneth Hawkins @ [email protected].
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